Surveillance & Loss Prevention Specialist

Kroger; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger, a leading national grocer, seeks an Asset Protection professional to prevent loss and protect assets across store locations. The role requires conducting surveillance, investigations and collaboration with law enforcement, while maintaining compliance with all policies and legal requirements.

The candidate should confidently handle security checks, report findings, and support AP initiatives. Weekend availability and travel across divisions are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated integrity, honesty and professionalism.
• Ability to diffuse confrontational situations.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• 1 year of retail asset protection experience.
• Any multi-store asset protection experience.
• Operational knowledge of CCTV systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct plainclothes surveillance to detect internal and external loss within a store environment
• Conduct internal and external investigations and report findings to appropriate stakeholders; apprehend individuals involved in illegal acts
• Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, as well as company policies and procedures, when carrying out responsibilities
• Conduct physical security checks; make recommendations to prevent loss and improve profitability
• Partner with law enforcement and prepare case reports for criminal prosecution
• Identify and resolve conditions/behaviors that affect shrink, safety and profitability by auditing for compliance and communicating AP awareness
• Serve as a district and division liaison to identify and develop solutions to reduce waste
• Complete thorough reports on all AP related activities
• Support the district asset protection manager (APM) in execution of AP initiatives
• Ensure the implementation and effectiveness of AP strategies at store level
• Assist the district APM with external and internal investigations
• Testify in court and labor hearings on behalf of the company
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures
• Test functionality of store AP equipment (EAS, Lane Hawk, CCTV, etc.) during store visits
• Travel to locations throughout the division and maintain ability to work a varied schedule and on weekends
• Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Skills

Integrity

Honesty

Professionalism

Conflict resolution

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CCTV systems

Job description

Kroger, a leading national grocer, seeks an Asset Protection professional to prevent loss and protect assets across store locations. The role requires conducting surveillance, investigations and collaboration with law enforcement, while maintaining compliance with all policies and legal requirements.

The candidate should confidently handle security checks, report findings, and support AP initiatives. Weekend availability and travel across divisions are expected.